St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Trustees. Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments
and Assets and Liabilities
For the year ended 31 December 2022
Charities Number: NIC104863

St Peter's Church Derry Church of Ireland
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
Contents
References and Administrative Details of the Charity
P3
Trustees, Report
P4-5
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
P6
Receipts and Payments Account
P7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
P8
Notes to the Financial Statements
P9-10

st Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
References and Administrative Details
Charity Name:
St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Charity Registration Number:
NIC104863
Contact Address..
Parish Administrator
clo The Rector
The Rectory
1 B Heathfield,
Londonderry, BT48 8JD
Trustees
Ven. Robert Miller
Jani￿ Quigley
Ellesmere Jarvis
Albert Brown
Leslie Seaton
Michelle Seaton
Pamela Mcconnell
Howard Mcconnell
Brian Seaton
Gareth Seaton
Principal Office-Bearers
Clergy..
Church Treasurer:
Church Warden
Church Warden
Ven. Robert Miller
Brian Seaton
Gareth Seaton
Albert Brown
Clergy:
People
Independent Examiner
Irwin Thompson..
14, Cherry Drive, Eglinton, Co. Londonderry
Bankers
Ulster Bank Limited, Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road, Londonderry. BT48 8JB

Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022
The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments and Assets and
Liabilities for St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Objectives and Activities
The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.
The principal function of St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland is the advancement of the Christian religion by
promoting, through the work of St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland the whole mission of the Church..
pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and
offering support for those needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of
Christianity.
As a result of activity in the pursuit of advancement of the Christian religion, St Peter's Derry Church of
Ireland has custody of property and of records, materials and artefacts of significance to the cultural and
religious heritage and maintenance of which is undertaken by the Select Vestry of St Peter's Derry Church
of Ireland.
Achievements, Performance & Public Benefits
St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland has weekly services on Sunday mornings, and also holds special
services. This offers an environment of worship and prayer for the local community. Pastoral care is
provided for parishioners and those in the wider community. The church is also engaged in mission in the
local community and in the wider society.
A range of other activities is provided by St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland either by the church directly or
through various church organisations, e.g. Choir, Sunday School, Mothers, Union, Thursday Luncheon
Club, Badminton, Bowls.
There is an effective inter-church co-operation within the local community, including involvement with the
Londonderry Churches Trust, the socal Clergy, and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The activities outlined above demonstrate how St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland continues to implement
its charitable purposes (i.e. the advancement of religion) and meets the public Benefit requirement. Benefits
to members of the public include contributing to spiritual well-being of participants and the reinforcement of
Christian values.
St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland has mitigated any potential harm from the activities through the
implementation of the Church of Ireland Safeguarding Trust Policy. regarding children; Adult Safeguarding,
and Dignity in Church Life Policies.
Financial Review
The Parish income for the year 2022 is £36,166 (2021 £52,200) with outgoings of £47,917 resulting in
deficit of £11,751. The main source of income is from free will offerings and gift aid claims.
The bank balance at 31 December was £16,954.
The Trustee's policy on holding reseNes is to hold a level of unrestricted funding to meet at least one
year's running costs.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the Budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there adequate funds in
place to ensure that the parish can continue its activities, and the financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2022 can be signed off as a going concern.

Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document and Constitution of the Charity
Chapter111 of the Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation. The
Select Vestry members are the Charity Trustees.
Recruitment and Appointment of Select Vestry (Trustees)
All members of the Church of Ireland, who are over the age of 18 and are either resident within the parish
or live elsewhere, but have been accustomed members of the congregation for at least three months, may
register as members of the general vestry of the parish, allowing them to attend and vote at meetings of the
general vestry and to stand for election to the Select Vestry. Meetings of the general vestry are held at least
once a year. The Select Vestry is elected as part of this General Vestry meeting. The Select Vestry will hold
their positions for a period of one year. Select Vestry members may be re-elected annually, and there is no
limit to the number of terms which may be served.
Organisational Structure
The Select Vestry is responsible for the day to day management of the parish. The Select Vestry consists
of the member of the clergy serving in the parish, any curate assistant ("the curate"). the church wardens,
the glebe wardens and generally not more than twelve other members of the general vestry elected at the
General Vestry.
The Select Vestry is chaired by the incumbent or another member of the clergy officiating in the parish.
Select Vestry members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and
Importan￿ to the parish, including deciding how parish funds are to be applied.
The Select Vestry meets at times fixed by the members or by the diocesan synod. Special meetings may
be convened at any time by the chairperson or the church wardens. In 2022 the Select Vestry met three
times during the year.
Compliance with Public Benefit
The parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on
public benefit, to ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the parish's
objectives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of Receipts and
Payments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland with income of less than £250,000 requires the Trustees
to prepare a Statement of Receipts and Payments and a Statement of Assets and Liabilities for each
financial year.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the
Parish's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the
Parish. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish, and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Ven Robert Miller (Rector)
Date: i l-
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Brian Seaton (Hon Treasurer)
Date.. l 2 .

DRAFT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPOR T
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Holy Trinity and Muff Church of Ireland
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 DeGember 2022, which are set out on pages 7
to8
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northem Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65(9)(b) of the Charities AGt
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in aGcord8nce with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northem Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also inGluded consideration of any unusual items or disGlosures in
the acGounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further infon77ation needed for a proper understanding of the acGounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above
and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland. I have
found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Signed..
Date."
Name." Mr j￿In Thompson
Address.. 14 Cherry, Drive, Eglinton, B T47 3US

St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2022
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2022
2022
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
2021
Note
Receipts
Donations & Plate Collections
Investment Income
Parish Centre Income
Other Receipts
28,144
1,531
5,884
607
28,144
1,531
5,884
607
31,406
1,569
9,321
9,904
Total Receipts
36,166
36,166
52,200
Payments
Wages & Salaries
Diocesan Costs
Church Running Costs
Glebe Costs
Parish Centre Costs
Administration Costs
Sundries
4,592
16,844
12,707
3,107
4,821
5,506
340
4,592
16,844
12,707
3,107
4,821
5,506
340
4,173
15,917
9,650
3,093
3,232
4,408
120
Total Payments
47,917
47,917
40,593
By Balance 4Deficit)ISurplus
{11,751)
{11,751)
11,607
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee 2

St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022
ASSETS
Assets Retained for the Parish's own use
Buildin
2022
2021
Church Hall
Rectory
614,000
140,000
614,000
140,000
754,000
754,000
Cash Funds
Total
Funds
2022
Total
Funds
2021
Unrestricted
Funds 2022
Restricted
Funds 2022
Current Accounts
No1Acc
No2Acc
No3Acc
6,322
5,312
5,320
6,322
5,312
5,320
23,053
8,848
2,954
Totsl Cash Funds
16,954
16,954
34,855
Investment Assets
2022
2021
Investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts
52,208
56,265
Total Investment Assets
52,208
56,265
LIABILITIES
Loan from parishioner
2022
£0
2021
£6,150
On behalf of the Trustees
Trustee 1
Trustee 2 A
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St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Notes to the Accounts - Year Ended 31 December 2022
Set out below are the principal accounting policies which have been adopted in the compilation of the
Receipts and Payments Account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Receipts and Payments Account
All items of oncome and expenditure included in the Receipts and Payments Account have been
accounted for on a cash receipt basis.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(a) Assets retained for the Parish's own use
The assets of the Parish, retained for its own use comprise of:
Church Building
Parish Centre
Rectory
The church building is deemed to be a heritage asset as defined by the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The heritage asset is not included in the statement of assets and liabilities as information on the
cost or valuation is not available and such information cannot be obtained as a cost commensurate
with the benefit to the users of the accounts and the parish.
The Parish Centre was built in 1968. There are no reliable records of the cost of this construction for
this building. The trustees have agreed to value the hall based on its insurance value. Any capital
expenditure on the hall is expensed during the year.
The rectory is recognised at deemed cost, being the estimated fair value of the property. Any capital
expenditure on the rectory is expensed during the year.
(b) Investments
Fixed asset investments comprising investments in RCBICIT Unit Trusts are initially recorded at
cost and then subsequently stated at fair value at each year-end date.
{c) Loan for Rectory
2022
2021
At 1, January
Repayments during the year
At 31, December
6,150
6,150
6,150
6.150
This was an interest free loan, received from a parishioner for the purchase of solar panels on the
rectory and has been repaid in full.

St Peter's Derry Church of Ireland
Notes to the Accounts continued - Year Ended 31 December 2022
3 Reconciliation of Cash Funds
Total Cash Funds at 1 January 2022
34,855
Receipts for the Year
36,166
Payments for the Year
(47,917)
Loan Repayment
(6,150)
Total Cash Funds at 31 December 2022
16,954
4 Movement in Funds
At 1 January
2022
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfers
At31
December
2022
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund No 1
23,053
17,551
(54,067)
19,785
6,322
In Memoriam No 2
8,848
13,295
(16,831)
5,312
Parish Centre No 3
2,954
5,320
{2,954)
5,320
Total Funds
34,855
36,166
(54,067)
16,954
5 Donations to Third Parties
2022
2021
Donations to Third Parties
6 Transactions with Trustees
The parish paid expenses to two trustees during the year, £1,039 to Ven Robert Millar as an extra
stipend, £27 to Brian Seaton for out of pocket purchase. No other trustees received any
remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.
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